Full back Bill Adams only had a short
career with Tottenham, but he did play in the club's
only two-legged FA Cup tie in 1945-46.

Born in Cumberland, Adams
attended the Whitehaven School and played at a good
level going on to represent the Northumberland Schools
side. Spotted by local side Hartlepools United, he
signed as an amateur with them, before he came South to
join up with Tottenham's Junior side in 1935.

Made his White Hart Lane
debut in a match against South Wales Juniors in April
1936 and in the following January, Bill signed as an
amateur with the club, before being farmed out to the
Tottenham's nursery club - Northfleet United for a
couple of years. On his return, he progressed to
become a professional and after serving in World War II,
Bill played his first game in our colours in 1944, while
also appearing as a guest in war-time matches for
Linfield of Northern Ireland, Bradford City, Hartlepools
United, Middlesbrough, Carlisle United, Reading and
Millwall.

Billy left Spurs to join
Carlisle United in 1946 for one season, before dropping
out of league action to play for Cheltenham Town for two
years. Resurfaced with League side Workington in
1951, where he spent one season.